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How to organise your fridge?

Comment organiser son frigo?

The fridge is the heart of the kitchen. It's where we put all our food to make delicious meals. But the fridge can quickly become chaotic and cause food waste.

With the following strategies and the right containers, you can organise your fridge and save time, money and food.

At the same time, this guide will give you new knowledge and the tools you need to better organise your fridge. We'll explore some quick and easy ideas, break down the six steps to optimal organisation and reveal some secrets to less waste and maximum freshness.

Here are the steps to achieving a satisfactory result:

1. Decluttering

Start by completely emptying your fridge. Throw away out-of-date products and forgotten table scraps. Clean the shelves and drawers with a disinfectant solution.

2. Group similar items together

Sort your food into categories. Create designated areas for fruit and vegetables, dairy products, meats, condiments and drinks. This simplifies meal planning and reduces the time spent searching for specific ingredients. What's more, restocking will be quicker and more efficient. You'll see what you have left and what you're missing.

3. Optimise food placement according to temperature

It's important to respect the temperature zones in your fridge for optimum preservation:

  • The door: Use it for condiments, drinks and less sensitive foods.
  • The middle and top shelves: Ideal for dairy products, eggs and leftovers.
  • The bottom of the fridge: Reserve this for raw meat and fish.
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4. Use transparent containers

They allow you to see what you have at a glance, which reduces food waste and avoids duplicate purchases.

Types of container:

Airtight containers

Use airtight containers to store leftovers, cut-up fruit and vegetables and opened cheese and cold meats. This prevents odours from spreading and makes it easy to see what you have on hand.

Open containers

Do not store fruit and vegetables in their original plastic packaging. Fruit releases ethylene, which can accelerate spoilage. Instead, transfer them to the transparent compartment of the fridge with a hole to optimise air circulation and prevent them from rotting.

5. Involve your family in keeping things organised

Label containers and shelves with labels that will help everyone in the house to stay organised and find what they need quickly.

6. Rotate stock regularly

Check expiry dates and rotate to make sure you use the oldest products first. This minimises waste and maximises freshness.

7. Meal planning

When everything is easily accessible and categorised, meal planning becomes child's play. There's no need to struggle to find ingredients. No more discovering an out-of-date product at the last minute.

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The essentials for an organised fridge

Revolving tray

Use the turntable for condiments and small jars on the door shelves. This will optimise unused space and keep everything within easy reach.

Tray with handle

Use the long 16’ bins for easy access to the back of your fridge. Sliding like a drawer, they allow you to reach all the items at the back without having to move everything.

Stackable bin

Save more space by using stackable containers.

Fast, economical sets

Two fridge storage sets are available for quick organisation. As essentials, they're easy to set up and you'll love them every day:

That's it! You now have a clean, organised and optimised fridge.

By following these tips and using the recommended products, you're on the right track. You'll quickly notice a change in the efficiency of your daily routine. You'll also save precious time on busy mornings and evenings.

Consistency and organisation are the key.

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